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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-08-22, Page 81 •.; tg-t, , = THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 7 AUGUST 221 1879. OJTX1)Ot�V. 4 DISTRICT MATTERS. Kum MONEY.—A good, obance for Cheap Groceries, Crockery, OlaSsware, tte. 'Wm. .&11en's Bankrupt Stook will be offered very cheap for one week at the old stand. Call and secure the bargains. 611-1 Lonnoti Socree.r.—Belfords & Clarke, of Toronto, have begun the publicatirdn in Canada of a reprint of this popular London magazine. This edition -is printed from duplicate plates- of the original magazine, and is in, every re- spect equal to it. The price is only 250 a number. HORSE SOLD.—The driving mare Topsy,", formerly owned by Messrs. - Thomas Bell and. M. Y. McLean, Sea, - forth, has been sold. by Mr. James Mc- Phail, of Mitchell, to a party Guelph at a good figure. "Topsy is well known among horse men in this sec- tion as being possessed of considerable - speed and of remarkably stylith appear- ance.. - TILE EGITONDWILLE MILL.-eThe mondville mill property wee sold by public auction at the Mansion Hotel on Wednesday last. Mr. Samuel John- son, of this town, was the purchaser. The price paid was $5,820. It is a cheap property- at this figure, and we congratulate Mr. johnson on his bar- gain, The mill is one of theibest and most complete in this section of the country. We have not learned whether or not Mr. Johnsoi intends naming the mill himself. -1 • LAGROSSE.—A Matoh game oi lacrosse was played on the', Seaforth grOunds on Tuesday, last,between the "Young Canadians," of Stratford, and the Sea- ford]. club. A sharp game was played, in which the hom club were the vic- tors, making three goals while their op- ponents made one. The SeafOrth boys have been doing fell this season, and their proficiency iii this ming sport is highly creditable to them. Phe fol. - lowing are the names of the- players on each . side: Seaforth—j. 'Wright, captain; D. McDonald, Jas. MeDonald, T. Nopper, C. Nopper, David Smith, J. Inch, W. Thomson, J. S. Duncan, J. Beattie, T. Pringle, Wm. Shaw. Strat- ford—Wm. Mills, Captain; George Downs, Tarries Coak, R. Phippe, James Scott, P. Filey, Wm. Leman, Win. Moore, Thos. Hepburn, T. Mar hall, G. Belton, A. Fraser. • ANOTTIER CHEAP Excuesxonee-Cheap excursions are now the order of the day. i ill be run from S &forth to Toronto, On Wednesday nex an excursion train w leaving Seaforth at 6 a. m., er#ving in Toronto at 11.05 a. m. Returning, the train will leave Toronto at 6.30 p. m. The fare for the round trip ratirning the saine day has been placed ' at the exceedingly low price Of $1.25, and for. 25 cents extra tickets good for three days to return -by any mauler train eau be had. The train on indriesday will connect at Toronto with a steamer for Niagara- Falls, so that parties desiring it cart indulge in a delightful saie to NiS agent, remain there a day and return to Toronto ou Friday in time for the last train .home. This trip, either for business or pleasure, offers good endue for the money, and 'will, no doubt, be eagerly taken advantage of. . Now that the busy season is pretty much over with farmers, this excursion will afford them a splendid opportunity of enjoy- ing -a few days' relaxation after 4ie toils of the harvest, and the whole pan be accomplished for little money and with due economy as regards time. ' There are few who cannot now spare three days, and it would to many be time well spent. • lame -mar Fre.—Tho reside • Mr. William Ballantyne, Licenee specter for South Huron, was deetroye by fire on Senday morning last, together with, a considerable portion of thefurni- ture and ether household effects. At: ebout half -past three Sunday .morning Mrs. Ballantyne was wakened by a ' • Crackling sound, and on looking mit ob- served the reflection of the flames on an adjoining building:. She immediatel awakened her husband.. Mr. BaUa,th on looking out discovered at once that it was their own house that was on fire. On going out he found a pile of straw lying against the building in an angle formed by the kitchen and. the main banding. The . straw had been saturated' with coal oil, and coal oil had been thrown upon the side of the house and the roof of the kitchen.. When first notioed. the 'straw wasonly partially burned but the flames had taken hold. ;IS of the roof and side of the building Mr. Ballantyne thought, at first he could ,‘ extinguish the flames; and directed his ' efforts to that task before sounding. the alarm. But although the fire had only of $200 for the apprehension and con- viction of the guilty parties, and we un- derstand that the Mayor has laid the matter before the Attorney General, and it is hoped that the Government will liberally supplement this reward. Mr. Ballantyne is an.officer of the Gov- ernment, and it was the efficient and fearless discharge of his duties that sub- jected him to this loss and outrage, and it is in the interest of the entire Pro- vince that the perpetrators of this crime should be defected and fittingly, punish- ed. ,sIf this act of intimidation is allow- ed to pass unnoticed by the Govern- ment, there is • no knowing who, or where the next victim May be. Intimi- dations of this character may beeome general, and the usefulness and effi- ciency of these officers be entirely de- stroyed. It would indeed be a serious thing if acts of this kind became general, and if such villains as the originator of this fire, were allowed to intimidate the officers of the law with impunity. We therefore think it clearly the duty of the Government, not only to offer a liberal reward for the apprehension of the offender in this instance, but to reiraburse Mr. Ballantyne for the heavy loss he has sustained on account of his faithful and fearless service as, a public employee. LOCAL BRIEFS. -4t a meeting of the •salt manufacturers of the salt district held at Clinton a few days ago the com- bination which has existed since spring was dissolved. We may now look out for cheap salt.—The trustees of the Sea: forth High School have decided to ac- cept Mr. Field's resignation. Mr. Field left town for Elora, his new field of la- bor, on Monday last. His successor has not yet been engaged.—Mrs. Thoinas Waddell left here for Winnipeg, Mani- toba, on Wednesday last. She goes to join her husband, who has accepted a situation in the prairie city.The stock of groceries belonging to the insolvent estate of William Allen was disposed of on Saturday last by the assignee, to Mr. Broderick, of Exeter, at 60 cents 'on the dollen—The by-law for the pur- pose of raising $11,000 for fire protec- tion purposes will be published next week.—Harvest is now pearly finished in this beetion and the crops have all been housed in good order. Crops are all good eacept the spring wheat, which will average a good. half rop. The red -chaff has proved an entire failure. The Lost Nation aed Russian Siberian are the varieties which yield most largely this season.—Several farmers here- abouts say they will have from 60 to 70 bushels of oats per acre.—Flax„ is a good crop this season. Mr. Beattie- is getting his barns well filled, a,nd intends starting Lis mill shortly.—There is very little new wheat coming into market yet. Prices are kw, and farmers are 'holding off • for better figpres.—An .ex- au/anon train composed of fifteen well- filled cars, from Mitchell, passed up to Goderieh on Wednesday. Our county town seems to be a favorite resort for excursioniets this . season. A more pleasant place to spend a day could not be easily selected.—The Rev. Mr. Thomson, of .Brucefield, preached two . excellent sermons in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday.—The fruit crop is abundant this year. Apples and plums are now offering freely. • The latter sell at $1.50 per bushel, but they will likely be cheaper before long.—The, band of the 33rd Battalion, Seaforth, assisted by an efficient staff of performers, pur- pose giving concerts in Clinton, Varna and Hensall in. the course of a few weeks. Tuoke,rsinith. EARLY SEEDING.—Our enterprising friend, Mr. John Cameron, of the Mill Road, sowed a 'field of fall wheat on Saturday last. This is the earliest we have heard of this year. John, how- ever, is always ahead. May he reap a ce of rich harvest from his early seeding is 1_ our worst wish for him. d GREAT GROWTTI.—Mr. Alex. Forsyth : been started a few minutes, the amount of coed oil that had been poured around made the flames gain strength so rapid- • ly, that in a few minutes they got en- tirely beyond his conteol. He then gave the alarm, and directed his efforts . to seeing his household effects. In a short time the fire alarm bell , was rung, and the fire brigade and a large crowd of citizens assembled at the scene of the conflagration. By this time, how- ever, the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the build- ing and the efforts of the firemen. wero directed to keeping the fire in cheek, so . as to prevent its spreading to adjoining buildings. In this they succeeded ad- mirably. The engine worked wells and the efforts of the men were well direct- . ed. by Chief Cline. The paint ou the adjoining building was not even scorch- ed, and the fire being confined to, the one building soon burned itself out. About half of the furniture and wearing apparel was destroyed. A fifty dollar bill on the hank of Montreal, which Was in a bureau drawer, was burned. Mr. Ballantyne's loss, over and above his in- -aural:ice, will be between $600 and'$700. This to him is a severe loss, and secures him the sympathy of the eutire com- munity. Mr. Ballantyne, as is well known, is License Inspector, snider the Liquor Act, and it is supposed that, in the discharge of his duty he has given offence to some Person, Who has taken this means of revenging _himself. A more villainous act was never perpe- trated, and no punishment could be too severe for the vile wretch who com- mitted it. Considering the 'mode in . which the fire was set, and the inflame ramble material used to start it, it is a mercy that the inmates of the house were not victims of the dastardly act. The town counoil have offered' a reward . c of the Mill Road, has potato stalks which for length surpass anything we have seen or heard of. Several which have been ixiesnured stretch out to from five to six and a half feet in length. If the potatoes attached to them are ;pro- portionately large, one would be euffi- cient for a meal for a large family. ROBBERY.—On Saturday night last some evil disposed person or persons entered the residence of Mr. Andrew ,Bell, on the Loudon Road, near Kip.. pen, and took from a bureau drawer in his bed-roem a sum of money a,neount- ing to about 016. The parties entered the front door, passed along the nall and through the dining -room to the bed -room. They did not disturb any other articles in the house. Strange to say, neither Mr. Bell nor any member of his family heard anything of the rob- bers, and did not know that the theft had been committed until they got up in the morning and noticed the doors open. The money was princi- pally in bills. The parties were evi- cleutly- acquainted' with the premises and well up to their business. It weuld be well -for others to keep 'their doors and windows well fastened at night and let the watch dog loose, as there seems to be a number of evil -disposed Per- sons prowling around the country juat now. - • Bayfield. STILL THEY COME.—The excursion mania still continues. There was an- - other influx of pleasure seekers oa the 15th. No doubt the presence of the band and the eneket matchproved an. , attraction. CRICKET. — The Seaforth cricketers paid Bayfield a visit on Friday last, and entered into a friendly contest at the 'good old English game," with the club of the letter place. The pley of both clubs on this occ siou was rather above theeineraebe. U to the Middle part of the lastinniutts the Seaforth - club maintained a good lead.; but from that until the conclusion of. the game; fortuue, er rather superior play, seemed • to favor the Bayfield players—they win- ning the match by 4 runs, with 3 wick- ets to spare. ' Baer, CONCERT. —The band of the 33rd Huron battalion, under the leader- ship of Prof. Chas. Fetzer, visited Bay- s field on Friday of last week, and played b a number of lively • t intervals deiriug the day: At two o'clock the baud paraded the streets in uniform, S and itt the evening gave a concert in b the drill shed. The attendance at the e concert was not largeeabout a hundred h persons being present, th good li sprinkling of the fair sex. The pro- M gramme consisted of selections by the m band, vocal a,nd instrumental music and. er haracter song -and -dance Mr Joh A Douglas sang a number of songs in his his usual happy manner with good effect, and at the finish oi eanh was loudly encored. Masters Boole and Foster, in their character song -and - dance specialties, fairly eclipsed any previous effort, and, to use a theatrical phrase, made a "big hit." Mr. Car- naiehael, as a singer, was the " old folks' favorite." He performed his part well and ca -me in for a fair share of the applause. Prof. -Fetzer played a number of airs on the violin, with organ accompaniment by Mr. A. Scott, which were equally well received. The band too came in for its share of the honors of an appreciative audience, performing its part, which; had been specially gotten up for the occepion, with credit - alike to the members and band in- structor. Mr. A. Scott presided at. the organ, and assisted not a little in making the entertainment pass off pleasantly. Mr. J. J. Jordan, a rather -recent aspirant for the stage, "Carried. us back' to Tennesee " assisted by a, powerful chorus of amateur voices, when the entertainment came to a close with "God Save the Queen" by the band. Stanley. Moen GOOD Woen.—Stanley again comes to the front in the form of big work. Mr. Wm. Baker, of the Goshen Line, on the 16th inst., threshed on the farm of Charles Tough, Esq., of the 13rownsons;Line,• Stanley, 464 bushels of wheat in five hours. Eighty bushels of the same being threshed in 20 minutes, with -no, apparent exertion on the part of thethreshers more than usual. The wheat was a very good sample and very clean, an Mr. Tough is one of our most carefulfarmera, always raising the best of grain, cantle, &c., thereby placing him- self in a position to carry off a large share of the prizes given for such at our, fall show. Couwene—The Council met pursuant to adjournment on Saturday, the 16th inst., at 2 o'clock. Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. ;Minutes of lent meeting read and adopted. The com- mittee appointed to inspect the diteh course on the town line, reported as fol- lows: "Your committee find that .it willtake 140 rods of ditching to draM the road, and would. recommend that no action be taken at present." All the trustees, except school section No. 14, applied to have school moneys levied. Moved by Mr. Douglas, second- ed. by Mr. -Aikenhead, that the Clerk be and is hereby instructed to draft a by- law, to levy the school section rates in the township as required by the respec- tive trustees—Carined. Moved by Mr. Castle, seconded by Mr. Aikenhead, that the Clerk be authorized to draft a ,by-law, to levy on the rateable property of this township the sum of $5,547.78 for -county, tonnsship and railway pur- poses for the year 1879—Carried. By- laws NOE1. 3 and 4, giving effect to the foregoing resolutions, framed and pass- ed. Moved by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Castle, that Mr. McKinley he authorized to let a job of cutting on the road, 100 rods, through the swamp south of the present extension on the Babylon line, the cost to be paid out of the Babylon line grant—Carried. Mov- by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Castle, that the Reeve be, authorized to repair -the centre side road between the Gosh- en and. Bronson lines—Carried. Moved by Mr. Castle, seconded by Mr: McKin- ley, that this Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Reeve— Carried. Blyth. ' ASSIGIIED.—Mr. Wm. Smith, of Wingham, formerly of Blyth, con- tractor, has celled a meeting of his tors. • FALL SHOW.—The annual exhibition of the Morris Branch Agricultural So- ciety, will take place in Blyth, on the 9th aud 10th of October. NEW BIDEIVAIK.—The sidewalk on Dinsley street has been. extended frona Emigb's hotel to the salt works—quite creditable to our street committee. IIETURNED.—Mr. R. C. Rogerson and Miss' Rocerson returned home on Tues- day, afar having spent a few weeks visiting with their friends in Pennsyl- vania. Fon Meisieonee— Mr. John Clark, who has been in the employ of Mr. Jas. Loga,n, of this village,. for the past three months, intends • leaving for Ma,niboba on Wednesday of next week. Mr. David McKay will accompany Mr. John Clark to Manitoba. GRATIFYING.—It is gratifying to your friends, and should be encouraging to you, that THE Exsieon is sought for more eagerly thaai, any other newspa- per thatreachesthe Blyth post office. MORE ANDIALS.—Mr: R. J. Cook, of the Central Hotel, has added a couple of raccoons and a couple of guinea pigs to his collection of animals. Visitors to Blyth should see Bob's menagerie. Ad- mission free. NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.—The vacant store on Dinsley street, owned by Mr. D. B. Mylinnon, has been rent- ed to Mr. Marley, of Stratford, who promises to opeinout therein an exten- sive stock of bObts and shoes on 1st September. BROKE Dowee-tWhile Mr. John Mc- Donald, liquor merchant, of this town, was returning from Manchester on Sunday eveninebthe wheel of his rig gave way. Fortunatelv no serious re- sults ensued beyond the complete de- molishment of the -wheel. Sineren.—Mr. Thomas Neilans, of Harlock, shipp d 201 lambs from Blyth a few days ago, for the Eastern market. The train unclejrtook to leave Neilans behind, but be proved too athletic, and caught up befor3 it got to the serniphore, but it made hiu puff £144.1 blow like a porpoise. OUR HARNESSI DEPOT.—Blyth boasts of one of the best harness shops in the county. It is carried on by Mr. John Campbell, formerly of Clinton. He always keeps a full stock, bells cheap, and is obliging. A. few more men. of his stanap would add greatly to the prosperity of Blyth. BUILDING' OPERATIONS.—Mr. R. How- ard, who has the contract for the brick work on the salt block, is pushing the eine rapidly to completion. He has een assisted throughout by Mr. David 'ay, and their work is giving thor- ugh satisfaction .—Messrs. Gosmau & bane have completed the erection of a eautiful veranda and portico along the ast side of Emigh's hotel.—Dr. Carder as in view the erection of a new office. is practice is steadily increasing.— asses. A. C. Smith and William La- ont are busily engaged upon their sev- al contracts in the village and in the untry. They suffered quite a loss sem,e time ago through Mr. Mo store being blown down by a ter gale while under construction. It nottake them long sto re -erect it, b ever. -Smith & Lamont are emasid foremost among the meehanics itt section. THE FALL TRADE .—W. Dr1111.1M Esq., one of our leading merchants, successfully battled with the h times, and now announces his de mination to push his fall trade m energetically than ,ever. The fact comes apparent that he has sold ch neen economical, attentive to busin and careful in the credit system. verifie& a saying, that small profits gnisek returns win the day. IiIERSONALS.—Mr. Alex. Elder, of fired. of Andersorten Elder, of this lage, returned here last week, look heent and hearty. Mr. Elder is enga in ithe mercantile business at P Greive, near Woodbridge.—Mr. S. n irifield, the new bartender at Ha Shaw's hotel, is proving himself a uable acquisition to the house, be very highly spoken of by the "boys BIRTHDAY PARTY.—Little Zella, el daughter of Dr. D. D. Carder, of village, celebrated her birthday times one to -day" by entertaining little eorarades on Tuesday afternoo a party most eclat. The beautiful la in. front of the Doctor's residence wa charming spot for the little ones to ga, bol in innocent joy, and they ente into their ga,mes with ebildish g May Zella live and enjoy many as ha birthdays. GE/I/ERAS, NEWS:,—Mr. R. Symon has put a new butcher's cart' upon streets, and the way he rattlen arou with it indicates as flourishing busine —Mr. James Logan is surveying out street in rear of the salt block, and laying out the front of his property i village lots. He offers rare inch." ments ' to any person starting a sa mill adjoining the salt works—a spl did site and a rare opening. EXPLODED .—Messrs. Wrighton & S of that celebrated Blytb. newspaper libel notoriety, have again got in tronble. Their editor, 11'fr. R. Philli is enteeing action against them for so grievoes offence, the nature of whi we have not learned. •Mr. Phillips h been summarily discharged. 1, should,have thought that after payi all the costs brought upon them f slandering/ Mr. Aldrich, of the .Revie they would have kept clear of law. Peeesuee TRIP.—Some five of o leading youne men enjoyed themselv in a trip to &int Farm last Thursda In the party were Messrs, 3. P. Lawr son, A. Elder, A. Taylor, le Shane a John Quarry, each with his lady lov Report says there were five engag ments of marriage on the occasion. W hardly think so, as one of those youn men had two partners, in which ea Mornaonism would have to be adopte and that is against the Consolidate Statutes of Canada. BUYERS.— Messrs. Hamilto and !McConnell, both of Wingha have 'rented the Company Storehou in Blyth for the purpose of enterin our market this season. Iu gaditio to grain, they inteud to go into th pork trade, for wbich purpose au a dition is to be made to the storehous Messrs. McKinnon and McMillan an again resume grain bu ing, land will also enter the pork b Mese, and if they don't make it li ely for those Winglaana fellows, there is no corn in Egypt. THE Sim —Little J. fabeeeie, eldes daughter of the Rev. A. McLean, is s riously ill with intermittent fever an symptoms of typhoid. Her little com panions all express sympathy with re affectionate tenderness, and hope for speedy recovery, as do all our nabob tants, old and young. Mr. Thome le girl, is down mild form. f the bound orris, is slow phoid fever now dow of the firm of this vil- back of 011°1- ine last. He • vows yen- s.—Mr. M. A. ut, still con- osed. He is ally; but does On Saturday tack. and at st despaired ser's rifle did OW- ered this oucl, has ard ter - ore be- eap, ess It and the vil- ing Sred Me ler- wk- val- ing t; dest this five her n to WT1 S a red lee. ppy ds the nd ss. a is nto 00- 011- 011, of of to ps, me ch as Ve ng Or ZO, Ur es y. a,- nd 0. e - se d, a la DI, se e. 11 e- al11 Comb' eldest child, a lit with the scarlet fever of Mr. Malcolm McDonald, ary between Hullett and ly recovering from the t his brother Alexander with it. --Mr. Peter Elde of Taylor & Elder, miller lage, hada very serious a, ere morbus on Friday eve is now around again, au geance on green cucumbe McNaughton, express ag tinues very much indis able to be around occasio not seem himself at all. evening he had a severe one time his life was alm of. He has the sympathy of all, being a favorite in the village. , Wroxeter. Ann DOUGIIT.—Mr. Ja, es Stewart, of Turnberry, bought tue Millen farm, on the second Concession of that town- ship, fOr $4,400 cash in 3 days. The farm contains 100 acres. Mr.Stewart has now 258 acres of landi in one block, making one of the fin st and best farms in the townehip. o much for hard work and , persev4auce.- Mr. Stewart came into the busi a poor man. THE Civic HOLIDAY. -0 r Reeve pro- claimed Weduesday, 20f,i August, a civic holiday in Wroxet r. Quite a, number of our citizens sent over to Harriston to see a base ba 1 match be the Browns, of that place, and the Ac- tives, of Woodstock. Misled by a re- port that the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway intended to run a special train from Harriston to TeesWater at.7 P. M., the, most of them weat by train, and had to send over home for rigs to bring them back, or lose the match. Your correspondent was not one of them, so he did not get sold. Somebody blundered. PROPRTY SOLD.—The Council last week sold the Wroxeter foundry prop- erty to Messrs. Black & Whelan, of Mount Forest. It is the intention of those gentlemen to have the foundry in running order for the fall trade, so that farmers will be able to get a supply of plow and other castings without going away from home for them. —At the mortgage sale of:Mr. furniture factory here, the Corporation became the purchasers of the buildings, in order to secure themselves in the possession of the machinery covered by their mortgage. ET' CETERAS.—Mr. Gibson having to let off the water while building the flume across Water street, oar druggist is complaining that the trade in scents has fallen off fearfully, as people can get plenty now without paying for it. Harcl on 'the druggist, but harder still on the people.—The boating mania is still at fever heat. Our noble fleet consists of two row boats and a dug -out, with hopes of a sudden increase. —The rate of taxation. for Wroxeter for all pur- poses this year is i cents on the dollar of assessment.—The N. P. don't hum worth a cent here, nor any place else as fa i as visible to the naked eye. But wait awhile. That's what the faithfel and hopeful say. Grey. BIG WORR.—Duncan McKenzie and brother, of Grey, on August 13, thresh- ed. on the farm of R. Holland, MoKillop, the wheat from 11 acres in four hours. The yield was 300 bushels. The wheat was Seneca variety, and was a good sample. The machine was Watson's, of Ayr, a ten -horse power. • Turnberry. FARM Soen.—On Saturday last the north part of lot No. 2, conceseion 2-, Turnberry, 100 acres, 80 acres cleared, was sold by public auction for $4,400 cash. TheTbuildings are only log, and not very valuable. The price was con- sidered good. Mr. James Stewart, of Turnberry, was the purchaser. C. R. Cooper, Brussels, was the auctioneer. n in burn. PREACHING.—Bev. Mr. Loughead, Presbyterian minister of Lonelnhoro, preaches every second Sabbath evening in the Temperance Hall. He is an ex- cellent speaker' and the large hall is crowded. so thatit is difficult to find 'seat room. , New ENTERPRISE.—Mr. Sheldrake, of Pennsylvania, has just started a har- ness shop • here. This will prove a great convenience to the farming com- munity, and. if he continues to manu- facture as good work as he has done so far, we have no doubt he will do well. Sunshine. Accmene.—Mr. Thomas Clark, sou of Mr. Wm. Clark, of Morris, while at- tending a threshing machine, in the vicinity of Sunshine, had is foot badly lacerated by the horse -power. BARN`BURNED.—A barn belonging to Mr. James Watson. concession Ave of Morris, near Sunshine, was destroyed by fire on Saturday the 16th inst. The barn contained a small quantity of last year's hay, an old crosscut saw, a reaper knife and. other articles, all of which were consumed. The barn was covered by insurance; the origin of the fire is unknown. • Hills Green. MORE YET.—MR. noticed in your last paper that Hay was ahead yet, in threshing 730 bushels for John McAllister. Allow me to correct that statement. It should have been boxes, and. each box don't weigh a bushel by eight pounds, but there is better threshing in Hay than that. Messrs. Sturgeon & Willson threshed on Monday :the 4th inst.. for Mr. James accordance with application of trustees: No ls 251.50;nNo. 2, $610; No. 3, $320; Noe 4, $310 ; No. 5, 300;0No. 7, e550; No. 8, $550; No. 9, $294.50; No. 10, $625; No. 11, $285; No. 12, $325. Council adjourned to meet on 4th Ge- tober next at 10 a. in. Walt On. DILRATE.—A debate took place in this village on Tuesday evening, August 12th. Mr. L. McMillan was -appointed chair- man, which position he filled to the en- tire satisfaction of all present. The subject of debate was, " From which does man derive the greater benefit, the cow or the horse?" The captains were Mr. W. H. Palmer and Mr. Jas. Ful- ton. Mr. Palmer and his supporters maintained that the cow was of the greatenbenefit to man, while Mr. Fulton and his supporters maintained that the horse was of the greater benefit. The question on both sides was very ably discussed, and the contest throughout the whole debate was very interesting and created a considerable amount of inirth among the audience. At the close the decision, after serious consid- eration, was given in favor of Mr. Ful - ton's side. All then adjourned, agree- ing to meet on Tuesday evening, Au- gust 26th, at 8 o'clock, for readings and. recitations, and to appoint captains .and a subject for the next debate. Morris. COTINCIL.—The Council met pursuant to adjournment on the 11th inst. All the members present; the Reeve in the chair. Moved. by 11. Gosman, second- ed by H. Mooney, that David Hogg be instructed to dig a ditch four feet wide and two and a half feet deep opposite lot 18, concession 5, for the sum of 25 cents per rod—Carried. Moved by D. Vaualstine, secouded by F. Clegg, that Orders be granted for the following sums, viz.: Mrs. McCulloch, to clothe an indigent child to be sent to Deaf and Dump Institute, Belleville, $7; Read- ing, Duff 84 Co., for plank, 9.80;4 P. Kelly, plank, 30.26;$ J. Rogerson, plank, 20.4;$ R. Sterling, repairing scraper, $2.50; Misses Exford, charity, $1.0--0arried. Application was made to the Council by Mr. Elliott and others, to have a ditch opened. on second con- cession line, opposite lots 21 and 22. Moved by H. Gosman, seconded bef H. Mooney, that the Reeve be instructed to have the said road. examinel by the fenceviewers. and. that all parties inter- ested be duly notified_ of the proCeede ings—Carried. Moved by F. Clegg, seconded by D. Vanalstine, that th.e Reeve be instructed to let a job of ditching opposite lot 16, on the 4th con- cession line—Carried. By-law No. 5, 1879, was duly read and. passed. Moved by D. Vanalstine, seconded by H. Hagan 585 boxes of fall wh.eat, and 157 Mooney, that this Council do now aa - of barley, and the boxes were over journ to meet again on the 15th day of weighed two pounds. The average September next—Carried. yield of the fall wheat was 45 bushels to the acre. The machine was Clinton make. We soon expect to hear of large yields from the north.--Resercus. Zurich. CLEARED 0 CT.—A few days ago a couple of lads from this village, whose names we omit at this time, took it into their heads to take an excursion on their own hook, and see the world, unknown to their peewits. When it was found they were gone, the services of Con- stable Bossenberry was enlisted, and he started off in quest of the truants. He overtook one of the boys at Baden, and the other near Waterloo village. • In- stead of adopting the advise of Horace Greeley and "going west," they reversed the order and went east. Mr. Bossen- berry took charge of the boys and return- ed them to their anxious parents. They were pretty sick of their adventure, and seemed as glad to get home as they were anxious to leave it. It is not likely that they will indulge in a similar escapade for a while again, as they are now firm believers in the old adage that "there. is no place like home." Brussels. AT WORK. -3. G. Amen t has started. his cooper and stave shop in full op- eration rgain, employing about fifteen hands. SELLING Oue,—George Good, late of Mao Toronto House, who was burnt out in Fishleigh's block last spring, will sell all his stock and household. furniture by auction, on. Wednesday next. Mr. Good is going to Toronto. SCOTS WITA HA'.—Brussels Caledonian Society intend holding their first an- nual gameon the old market square,, on Thursday, Sept. 11. Their bills are i out, and are very attractive. Prizes Iamounting to 4300 will be given. A BIG DAY'S WORR.—On Saturday last C. R. Cooper, auctioneer, condueted a sale of real estate in Brussels at noon; a Comity Court sale of real estate at Wroxeter, at 2 p. m., and a large sale of household furniture at Brussels, at 4 p. m. Ethel. SCHOOL BE0PENED.—SC11001 reopen- ed on Monday, after the usual vacation of six weeks. Mr. Thos. Simpson con- tinues in charge. FOR MUSKOK.1.—Dr. Caeter is away for Muskoka on a prospecting tour. The Doctor will probably locate there if the country suits him. He drove -up. ABOUT RIGHT.—A. Ford.wich corre- spondent to the Harriston Tribune gets off something of this kind "The Maitland hotel is now occupied by a Mr. Egger, who has the name of being a boss landlord." PERSONAL.—We are pleased to learn that Mr. Joel Pauabaker, of the 12th concession of Grey, who has been ill for some time with inflammation of the lungs, is recovering, and will soon be able to resume his.duties. BETURNED.—Mr. Henry Warner, of this village, who has for some time past been visiting his friends in Puslinch, re- turned"to town Thursday last. It was thought that Mr. Warner was off on his wedding tour, but such has proved not to be the case. However, in all pro- bability he has been on a visit to some "bonnie lassie," and ne doubt intends leading her to the altar at sonae future day. • Hay. COUNCIL MEETING.—The Council met pursuant to adjournment on Monday, August llth. All the members pre- sent. The Reeve in the chair. Minutes of former meeting read and. approved. Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Moritz, that the sum of $6 be refunded j to D. Zeller, for statute labor done on lot 91, concession 9, for 1878.—Carried. Moved by Mr. Heyrock, seconded by, Mr. Kalbfleisch, that the sum of $10 be granted towards repairing side line befween lots 20 and 21 on Lake Road. —Ca-rried. Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Moritz, that Council- lors Kalbfleisch and Heyrock be a corn - TM nee to let contract to open road from south boundary to lot 4n -concession 16. —Carried. On motion, the following ' accounts were passed and orders grant- 1 ed. for the payment of the same, viz.: To H. & J. C. Kalbfleisch, plank and. cedar, .$96.68; T. J. Wilson, plank and timber, $n6.95 ; A. Heironymus, repair- ing culvert, Si; C. Bueschlen, repairing culvert, $1.20; Henry Otto, repairing 1 culvert, $2. Moved by Mr. Kalbfleisch, seconded by Mr. Heyrock, that by-laws be passed for raising the following t amounts, viz.: Comity rate, $2,827.71; Legislative school equivalent, 500;3 township rate, $1,600; interest on south boundary debentures, 150;$two drainage debentures and interest on same, $500; and for school purposes in NEW Cnunen.---The menibere of the Episcopal Methodist Church, Brussels, have commenced. the erection of a new church on the corner of John and Ring streets. The building is to be 35x58, brick, with stem) basement, and of Gothic style. S. Hopkins, who has the contract of the excavation, com- menced work on Wednesday. The con- tract for stone and brick work is not let, but will be in a few days, The walls are to be up and roof on by mid- dle of October, and. the buildine is to cost when completed about $3,500). never been on a train before, although living within a couple of miles of Me. ton—.Messrs, Carrick Brothers, of nss. phen, this season grew 115e bushels ee oats Tfrhoemre6aOrleb2s2. 5ofthilse;dq.nalified voters and 98 jurors in the village of 13lyth as . e$(1.31t5h:hyeena:rd'some sum of $40 towards - shownap _pitsbesyd Ft hotxee oa cv onht eeorr fsw'of neli7lins etBst otchl foyhontoath, obi tls aEi nsyli ecepit3reeistin.o: No. slit:, R. ujc.kcearrsnt awirithg,htathaas ,csoalntraI: eo- taking a tripoKtfoealMlilya:nitoba and spending tpalh—eChurch12mrene. tipil. in Brussels. de a few weeks in the Prairie Provinces com—leminri.nt.bucsainmepsbsewilLthofplecalisnurtoen, has the job of buildiug a barn ell the fa. of Wrr. Ceelmore, Tuckersmith, rm replace the one burned last week. —Henry Attrill, Esq., of Goderi to has donated $35 to the West Riding ch, Agricultural Society, to be given prizes for grade cattle, carriage horses pigs and poultry. —The many friends of Mrs. -Ulan Leckie, of Brussels, will be pleased no • 'learn that she has snn6ciently recover- ed from her late severe ilhaessto beable to -drive round in her carriage. —Mr. Peter Thomson, of Brussels, has sold the- steamer which he OWIlea and which has been. run on Rice Lake She is now to be used as a ferry beta between Toronto and the island. —Miss Strang, of Usboriae, and Mies M. J. Taylor have been engaged as teachers in the Exeter Public Sehoole for the renaainder of the year, the for- mer at a salary. of $100, and the latter at 085. —A number of Exeter Niliarods, with dogs and guns, started out to the lie swamp in Hay one day last week to hunt a bear, which was sflia to he - been seen there. They had the hunt, but they dedn't get the bear. — One day last week Mr. Leathem, of Messrs. Leathorn & McCoubrey, of Exeter, while at work in their store ' was so unfortunate as to fall down. the cellar steps, striking at the bottom upon a glass preserve jar, cutting his cheek and neck severely. —A few days ago, as Mr. Bell, bake of Exeter, was delivering bread at the north end of the village, his horse be. came frightened and. ran away. Mr. Bell's wagon collided with a bung which was standing on -the side ef the road, but beyond ens little damage was done. —Robert McNaughton, son of Men Donald McNanghtlen, of Brussels, while visiting with his nlother on the farm et Mr J Broadfoot, Morris, received a, se- vere kick from a colt, inflictin.g a pain- ful gash just below the temple. Ilea it occurred. an inch higher, death would. - ensue. The little fellow is progresing as favorably as could be expected. —A few d-ays ago a young sou of Mr. Gavin Ross, of findgerville, aged four and a half years, went out to see the threshers cornine in from work, wheaa gate through which they were passing fell down upon him, ,fracturing his thigh bone. The broken limb has been set, and the little sufferer is doing ss well as could be expected. —Below is the list of pupils of Clin ton High School who were successful in passing the intermediate examinations, with the (Trade taken Miss Elliott, B; Miss M. king, B • Miss M. Corbett, A; Miss Walker, B, Jackman. A; Mr Hopkins, A, Mr. G. Buchanan, B; Mr. A. Gracey, B, Mr. T. 'Slow' B; Mr. McAlurdoch, B, Mr. F..Whitting- ham, S; Mr. Green, B. —On Monday night of Ja-st week, some one entered Ross Brothers& Tay- lor's planing 'mine, Exeter, and turned the tap of an oil barrel, which had only been opened -a few days before, and left it 80. I/I the morning, on °uterine the shop, the employees found thebfloor covered. with oil, which was still nu_ ning out of the barrel, and the barrel itself more than half drained. The loss was about $7. . _ _ —On Monday last, as an extursion party from Woodstock and Ingersoll were leaving Goderich, a serious acci- dent occarred at the station. A young man named McDonald, a former red dent of Goderich, but now of 'wooa. stock, in attempting to get on the ears When in motion, slipped and fell, bis m was thrown across the rail aud the heels passed over it near the wrist. edical aid was procured and the lu- red hand had to be amputated The tient is recovering. —Mr. S. Rennie, of the Cent,enniel otel, Hensel', seems determined to do 8 share in extending the importenee that enterprising town. He has al- ady erected. a large flouring min, also e large and commodious hotel tel.& now occupies, and this season. he s erected a new and handsome brick ock on -Main street. This bloek o stories and. is 59 by 101 feet. It is ted up for three spacious stores, one which entirely encloses the building cupied by Jackson Brothers. The st one will be occupied by Mr. Pick - d, and we doubt not but that a tenant the third, will soon lie fainad. This the largest and handsomest block in e village) and is a fitting monument of Mr. Rannie's energy and enterprise. —The quarterly 'meeting of the Deane of Huron was held in St. Peter's urch, Lucknow, on Wednesdayhtst; a: was attended by the following rgymen 1 Rev. Rural Dean Davis,' Rev. Messrs; Hicks, of -Goderich,Ra.cey. Df Gorrie, Matthew, of Clinton, and Carrie, Incumbent of the parish. .111 the forenoon, at 10.30, regtila,r morning service was held and th-e Holy Cern- rnunion dispensed, the eerrnon on the asion being preached by Rev. ?r. ±8,the various other clergymen king part in the service. In the af- nooia the Deanery meeting was held; en the various matters connecte.d. h chureh work were discussed. itt evening a public meeting took ee, • which was largely attended - e services consisted of addresses by various clergymen and gaging by s, and will no doubt be productive of ect:iggo ohde." a cnoir. Altogether the firstDeanery itt 1,11011110W was a sue - LARGE Yieere—Mr. Thomas Mc- M Michael had this year a yield of 115 ju bushels of wheat from two acres, as pa measured from the machine. The wheat was of the Victor variety and is 11 of a be.autiful quality. : The land on hi which it was greeni was turnip ground of re th he ha bl tve fit of 00 ea ar for is th Be -Law ANNULLED .—On Friday las t e coninaission, composed of Judge Squier, Peter Adamson Esq., County Clerk, and A. Dewar, isq. -School In- spector, met at Londesboro'for the pur- pose of taking evidence with. reference to the by-law setting Londesboro apart as a school section. After taking the evidence the commission annulled the by-law, as they believed it would nob work satisfa.ctorily, or advance the in- terests of education. ROTIGT.ARY.-011 Wednesday evening last sonie evil -disposed person. attempt- ed to eirtet the residence of Mr. F. L. Rands, on. the 4th concession of Hul- lett. About 11 o'clock Mr. Rands heard some person attempting to raise the window of his bed room. He got up and. went out doors, but not seeing auy p h returned. to the house and re- tired. to bed, taking his gun with him. In about half .an hour afterwards the party again returned, and raised the window as high as he could get it, and was just preparing to enter when Mr. Rands, grasping his gun, fired at the in- truder. This made *him -take his de- parture in a hurry, and Mr. Rands.was not molested. any more that night. Whether he wounded the intruder, he does not lluow. It was so dark that he could not distinguish the would-be burglarSalthough he could Bee him plain- ly enough. • ery Ch an cle Ilat NtOvCi ter the pia Th the Mac me ees tri—s-- -First rweekstaar rt vt ha- el ° f Establishment. A very Ane lot of Car -OakFed' HGaollodec aiortrihingeed maim Tweeds suitable for fall wear. Nen, cheap suits at $13, $15, $16 said tle8f 0. r eTphlilescei nggo odor sdearrse eeixstrewe hyroed, pale:matte. call and examine our stock carefallY and other houses in our line. HeinSr er ANDezRosna:rcfreakthHemwith goods from Hall. Huron Notes. —Mr. John Matheson., of Stephen, has been ordained an . elder of Cavan Church, Exeter. —The trustees of Blyth school have et the contract for the erection of a new picket fence. —Mr. John Dinnie, of Exeter, has wo sun -flower plants which measnre over ten feet in length. —On Monday last an elderly lady of Hullett went to Goderich on the excur- sion. As she was about to get on the train, she remarked that she had re- ; sided here for forty-two years, but had 3 snifilOrn of g:E::ma calszpiPxtb.coBT:eameRliiriri:eiSeltho:Be:t.leaot:nsAikase 'LlA.1111 AND Is litsatWill be snlokith: 'VOR SAL. mli°Tiscklinrrile:irsonioipla:E_21:Trth-Cla00° acre; • Blinding 17.,AL4411843f81ABiPtay:le.:15: _. iliest:TtThelEca'st h saes Owl acres; north h building lots en t eygj:sginwof Es: use. cog En inritAde:: pi:ptitiellt:vtAr);) moms; north hs Xalcohason on * ' cres oliet:bieltchil13 ..8 a *L1A.B11 on 8. JI: ,2, Township having excellent atbardLood banudshco;:a ,boxii., stable mid va and good orchard I. KEYS, Varna ... • •• - 1MF-011 S 55 otref wthit allreVc°1 '4fo0d ociltivatio uitograretiu' josienociThrHserc.siohiErae::::11teult:::e: 1-nt'AUTtel- CrIteruiStt 4.-7 fitietem.vd, the bal ortharekliledhati7suf and • oclati ohoosiinab alloinvedonefoji:streaTaufriovmtth,,gianooeri VAIMI POR S -L lysitnatedf: A* County of }Ina,o Which are cleared. ,partienlars apply BTED, Sesfortli,,.e ltor, on the proms 11111600VglITY -F0 -I- Con la, Ore), ; 'with cheese faeto isnd south. half Of 'whip of Morris together wih eve • the value -41 Brile and title good. Al aols. - V ARII FOR SAL] able farrn, beii , ship of Hullett, situ and 6 nriles 1-rOni S ' buildings .311 the prc *tone house) two st Creek runs through *noes, and the lany3 arstion. Apply on Vim ARTi, er to 111 forth. WARM FOR SALF 8, Stanley, 1.00: tnd in It good etate en timbered vitt timid sheds. MVO as and two never faili ,rood within 2 Irtfle,s 0.eld station, Great groin Seaforth and < **reapply to the pi 'Varna P. O.. 401:IN. 'ARM FOR SA] Lot 81,9oneem 641acres) 40 of whit in excellent tonditi< yonres oreliardoonn *nee of splendid va good gravel road) as *Shool and post offl 'forth and on equal Al to the proprietor on P.O. ISAAC GRA: VAIllt1 FOR SAL1 'a: Turkerstuith, (*- land, about 70 Of vd), erable part of itW0 U good hardwood ht and -stable ; an ereh schools, churches, front Sealoith and a en a good ,gravel apply to the lirotnie- letter to Br -motel& Tockeriunith. WARM FOR SAO . '111= R. R. S., contal ' tZia first-class stat 'tonne -good hardwooi ieellar under, and 4640, whhstone beating orchard mad tbarch, school and -Sroin Sealoith imaj gravel_ rota; Fnrfn ItRuPrictOr -011 ttin, ntiseihneet P.O. 41 WARM FOR SALI '41- Grey, and part in all 128 acres, ab and under good -sulk timbered with hard- hoUse, and frwase b Is *good bearing 4 situated ono good g Of Walton' village :the Great Western * ;Seafortli).on the Orli ,elloice of market;. to the proprietor 031 401IN AI -CFA Venni PM sent .4- Township of Tc 100 acres, about' fo it good state of .PO4 11s.rdweed_ bush ; F. 84-14e.i.; tXtellent lenced`; geod young nen appertenneu roIe s from Beaferth, Brucertehl, on the naihvey. The IntdA te.rther particulars it roil:Lilies, or if by 5 IfetrILLANI 'ARVi1 teRIL the North port eoutaining 11 Ideated, well fenced-, atate of tultivation, i. Irith hartlwood; goo bean 60x57, with sta./ outbuildings, also s Ideuty of water. Is JA 'Walton, and 12 from; roads to each place. a%oels; W111 be sold: lie exehanged Walton P. O. or to th WILLIA.31 DYNES. .413 ,"